CooB 9" x 6.25" Stainless Steel Sand Scoop with Mixed Hexagon Holes

The CooB 9" x 6.25" stainless steel sand scoop is a medium-duty recovery tool built for beach and surf detectorists targeting small ancient coins and fine jewelry in wet sand and shallow water. The basket combines 7mm and 10mm hexagon holes in a precision laser-cut pattern that retains old silver dimes, small gold chains, and thin rings while clearing water-logged sand and silt efficiently. Beach hunters working tourist zones and tidal flats rely on this scoop's corrosion-resistant construction and reinforced nose to dig faster and recover targets that single-hole-size baskets miss.

Why Beach Detectorists Reach for the CooB 9" x 6.25" Scoop

• Mixed hole sizing retains small ancient coins and fine jewelry that slip through single-size patterns, critical when you're working tourist zones or recovering thin gold chains from wet sand.
• Reinforced nose with a no-hole zone at the front edge withstands repeated digging in compacted wet sand and lets you spot small finds against the solid metal surface before they wash through the basket.
• Handmade welding and stiffening rib construction deliver structural rigidity under load without adding excess weight, so the scoop holds its shape when pulling full loads from knee-deep surf.
• Angled back wall provides a natural foot rest that reduces hand strain during extended hunts, letting you maintain digging pace through long tide windows without fatigue.
• For detectorists working coarse sand and small pebbles, the CooB 11.5" x 7" Shark 710 offers wider coverage with the same mixed-hole retention.

AISI 430 Stainless Steel Construction for Saltwater Environments

The scoop is fabricated from 1.5mm AISI 430 stainless steel, a chromium-alloy grade chosen for its high corrosion resistance in aggressive saltwater and surf environments. The material welds cleanly without brittleness, and our team has seen CooB scoops maintain structural integrity through years of beach use without rust pitting or weld failure. The laser-cut hexagon holes are precision-machined to consistent dimensions, and the hand-welded seams are polished smooth to eliminate sharp edges that catch on sand or neoprene gloves. An internal stiffening rib runs the length of the basket to prevent flexing when you're levering the scoop through compacted layers, and the improved top-tube fixation distributes handle torque across the entire rim rather than concentrating stress at a single weld point. The angled back wall is a deliberate ergonomic feature: it provides a stable foot platform that transfers digging force through your leg rather than your wrist, reducing hand fatigue during multi-hour sessions.

How It Compares to Other CooB Sand Scoops

Specifications

• Dimensions: 9in x 6.25in x 4.3in (230mm x 160mm x 110mm)
• Weight: 1.75 lbs (800g)
• Material: 1.5mm stainless steel AISI 430
• Hole Pattern: Mixed 7mm and 10mm hexagon holes
• Handle Mount: 1.2in (30.5mm) top hole for pole attachment
• Construction: Laser-cut holes, hand-welded seams, polished finish
• Features: No-hole reinforced nose, stiffening rib, angled back wall for foot support

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We are an authorized CooB dealer, which means every scoop ships with the manufacturer's warranty and our team's direct support. Our detectorists have run sand scoops for metal detecting in Gulf Coast surf and Pacific Northwest tidal flats, so we can answer questions about pole compatibility, hole-size tradeoffs, and maintenance in saltwater environments. Orders ship free within the continental United States, and our 30-day return policy covers scoops that don't meet your recovery needs. We also offer a price-match guarantee if you find a lower advertised price on the same model from an authorized dealer.